Subsection 222-1-200-25 - LIGHTING DEVICES1. HEADLAMP INSPECTIONS AND AIMINGA. GENERAL LAMP INSPECTION General lamp inspection requirements must comply with 49 CFR 393. Any replacement lamp must be DOT approved for highway use.
(1) Reject vehicle if any of the lighting devices required by law are inoperable or missing. These include reflex reflectors, headlamps, tail lamps, backing lights, plate lights, signal lights, marker lights, side marker lights and fog or driving lights.(2) Reject vehicle if any bulb in any lamp required by law or regulation fails to function properly.(3) Reject vehicle if any circuit fails to light the proper filaments for the different switch positions.(4) Reject vehicle if any lens is broken or missing.(5) Reject vehicle if any lamp is not securely fastened to the vehicle.(6) Reject vehicle if any lamp shows a beam of color contrary to law or this Chapter.(7) Reject vehicle if any lamp or lens is turned or inclined so that its light is not properly directed.(8) Reject vehicle if any lens or reflex reflector is broken or missing.(9) Reject vehicle if LED lighting has more than 50% of LEDs not functioning.B. HEADLAMPS The station must have the appropriate equipment capable of testing the headlight aim of the vehicle.
(1) Headlamps must be checked for proper headlight aim.(2) Reject if the headlamps are out of adjustment based on the inspecting technicians' training, education and experience.(3) Reject vehicle if the headlamp has dirt or moisture inside, or has obvious discoloration, contamination, or reflector deterioration that causes a reduction in the effectiveness of the headlamp.(4) Reject vehicle if any headlamp lens is covered or partially covered by any material, which reduces the light output of the lamp or the surface area of the lamp.(5) Reject vehicle if the beam indicator lamps do not indicate the proper beam to the driver.(6) Reject vehicle if the headlamps are located less than 22 or more than 54 inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. Vehicle with snowplows attached are exempt from this requirement.(7) Reject vehicle if the headlamps exceed 150,000 candlepower. Quartz halogen lamps that are within the power limits will be marked "DOT" or "SAE."2. TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM A. Reject vehicle if any signal is missing or fails to operate properly in any vehicle that was originally manufactured with turn signals.B. Reject vehicle if any signal lamp lens is broken and not properly repaired* or missing.C. Reject vehicle if any signal lamp lens is not white or amber to the front and red to amber to the rear. Amber rear turn signals may not be co-joined with parking or marker lights so as to be steadily illuminated.D. Reject vehicle if the signal lamp wiring is broken, abraded to the point of showing bare wire, or shows evidence of burning or short- circuiting.E. Reject vehicle if any electrical connection is not tight and secure, or show signs of excessive corrosion, or if any bare wire is exposed on the connection terminals.F. Reject vehicle if the signal lamp housing is not securely fastened.G. Reject vehicle if any proper signal lamp fails to operate properly with each throw of the switch.H. Reject vehicle if the vehicle is so constructed or loaded so as to prevent the operator from making a hand or arm signal if such vehicle is not equipped with an approved type of signaling device.I. Reject vehicle if the signal lamp operating unit is not functioning properly.3. STOP LAMPS A. Reject vehicle if any stop lamp does not operate properly with slight pressure on the brake.B. Reject vehicle if all stop lamps do not produce a steady or pulsating red light to the rear with the brakes applied.C. Reject vehicle if a lens is broken and not properly repaired* or is not red.D. Reject vehicle if the lamp housing is not securely fastened.4. REAR LAMPS, LICENSE PLATE LAMPS, AND REAR LAMP COMBINATIONS A. Reject vehicle if the tail-light bulbs do not produce sufficient light so as to be visible from a distance of 100 feet or more to the rear.B. Reject vehicle if all the taillights do not produce a red light.C. Reject vehicle if any tail-light is broken and not properly repaired*, missing, discolored, or does not fit properly.D. Reject vehicle if the lamps are not securely mounted in the center or to the left of the axis.E. Reject vehicle if the license plate light bulbs do not produce sufficient steady white light to illuminate the entire rear license plate from a distance of 50 feet to the rear.F. Reject vehicle if the lamp housing is not securely fastened.G. Reject vehicle if all tail and rear plate lights do not operate properly in all switch positions.H. Reject vehicle if rear lights are obstructed in any way.5. WIRING AND SWITCHES A. Reject vehicle if any switch for an item required to be inspected is not in good condition or is not functioning properly.B. Reject vehicle if the wiring is in poor condition, is improperly installed, or is so located as to incur damage.C. Reject vehicle if any connection is loose or shows signs of excessive corrosion.6. REFLECTORS A. Reject vehicle if the vehicle is not equipped with at least one adequate reflector securely attached to the rear thereof. The reflector may be part of the rear lamp.B. Reject vehicle if the rear reflectors do not have red lenses.C. Reject vehicle if any lens is broken and not properly repaired*.D. Reject vehicle if the reflectors are inadequate to reflect at night on an unlighted highway for at least 200 feet from the lawful high-beamed headlight of a vehicle approaching from the rear.E. Retro reflective sheeting may be used in place of an array of reflectors. NOTE: Properly repaired means that the repair is made with a clear material or a material that is the same color of the lens and prevents moisture from entering the inside of the lens and that maintains the integrity of the unit. Tape is not considered to be an acceptable repair material.
NOTE: Vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross weight of 10,001 pounds or more, engaged in commerce or otherwise subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations must meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part § 393. Technicians are directed to these regulations for complete requirements and specifications.
C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 1, § 222-1-200, subsec. 222-1-200-25